Senior Site Agent

Randstad Construction and Property; Penrith; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Senior Site Agent for a major wastewater upgrade near Penrith in the North West. The long-term contract (2–3 years) sits on a 5+ year framework, with a day rate of £400 and IR35 Inside.

The role requires UK water-industry experience and strong Civils/MEICA knowledge. You will lead delivery of the £10m–£15m upgrade, manage site teams and subcontractors, and ensure RAMS, safety and environmental standards are met, with reporting to the Project Director.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Site Agent or Project Manager in UK Water Industry.
• AMP framework experience essential.
• Strong Civils and MEICA knowledge.
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering/Construction.
• CSCS Black or Gold Card.
• SMSTS or IOSH certification.
• First Aid certified.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card.
• Confined Spaces.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC).
• NRSWA accreditation.
• Willingness to travel across Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily delivery of the £10m–£15m WWTW upgrade, ensuring safe, on-schedule, client-specified work.
• Oversee civil and MEICA activities on site.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and gangs with a zero-harm safety culture.
• Ensure RAMS, permits, temporary works procedures and environmental standards are followed.
• Maintain client relationships and report progress to the Project Director.
• Provide operational flexibility to support adjacent water projects in the region.

Skills

Site management

UK water industry

AMP framework experience

MEICA understanding

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering/Construction

Tools

CSCS Card (Black or Gold)

SMSTS/IOSH

EUSR Water Hygiene

TWC

NRSWA

Job description

Senior Site Agent - Water Infrastructure

Long-term contract (2-3 year contract)

Location - Penrith

Day Rate - £400 / day

IR35 Determination - Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Site Agent or Project Manager with extensive water industry experience looking for guaranteed long-term contract stability in the North West? We at Randstad are partnering with a premier tier-one civil infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Site Agent for a key Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) upgrade near Penrith.

With secured work spanning both AMP8 and AMP9, this role offers a 5+ year framework longevity across Cumbria and the wider North West region (including major flagship projects in Lancashire and Greater Manchester).

As the Senior Site Agent / PM, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the daily delivery of a £10m-£15m WWTW upgrade project, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to exact client specifications.
• Overseeing a balanced mix of heavy civil engineering and MEICA installation activities across site.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, and gangs while driving a zero-harm safety culture.
• Ensuring full compliance with site permits, RAMS, temporary works procedures, and environmental standards.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and reporting site progress directly to the Project Director.
• Providing operational flexibility to support adjacent water infrastructure projects across Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester as required.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Proven track record as a Site Agent or Project Manager within the UK Water Industry (AMP framework experience is essential).
• Solid technical understanding of both Civils and MEICA operational scopes.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering / Construction
• CSCS Black or Gold Card
• SMSTS (or IOSH)
• First Aid
• A Full UK Driving License
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card
• Confined Spaces
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• NRSWA
• Location: Ideally based in Cumbria or the North West with willingness to travel to project hubs (e.g., Penrith, Blackburn, Manchester).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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